Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookie

Double Date Delight Oatmeal Cookie

2 sticks (1 cup) butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 cups quick-cooking oats
2 (8 oz.) packs chopped dates

Cream butter and both sugars together. Add eggs and vanilla and combine well. Next add flour, baking soda and cinnamon, and combine. Add quick oats and dates, and mix together. Use a teaspoon to drop mix onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 11 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Recipe makes 4 dozen.

Note: Marsha Crader uses Amport brand chopped dates. She says the recipe may be cut in half.